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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.15, 20,917.20 and 9,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.15, 20,917.20 and 9,854.11 is: 13,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.15 : 20,917.20 = 9,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.15/20,917.20 = 9,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.15x = 20,917.20 × 9,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.15x = 206,120,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,120,389.69/15,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.20

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